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Modified needle elevation technique for misplaced Norplant implants removal

S Taneepanichskul1, S Intaraprasert, K Chaturachinda

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.

Contraception
|August 1, 1996
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A modified needle elevation technique offers a simple solution for Norplant implant removal, particularly for difficult or misplaced capsules. This method proved effective and complication-free in a study of fifteen patients.

Area of Science:

  • Contraception and Reproductive Health
  • Surgical Techniques

Background:

  • Norplant implants are a long-acting reversible contraceptive method.
  • Removal of Norplant implants, especially when misplaced or difficult to palpate, can be challenging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and evaluate a modified needle elevation technique for Norplant implant removal.
  • To provide an alternative method for removing challenging or misplaced Norplant capsules.

Main Methods:

  • A modified needle elevation technique was employed for Norplant implant removal.
  • The technique was applied to fifteen patients with Norplant capsules that were difficult to palpate.
  • Data on removal time and complications were recorded.

Main Results:

Keywords:
AsiaClinical ResearchContraceptionContraception TerminationContraceptive AgentsContraceptive Agents, FemaleContraceptive Agents, ProgestinContraceptive ImplantsContraceptive MethodsDeveloping CountriesFamily PlanningLevonorgestrelResearch MethodologyResearch ReportSoutheastern AsiaSurgeryThailandTreatment

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  • The modified needle elevation technique was successfully used in all fifteen cases.
  • The mean removal time was 10.4 minutes.
  • No capsules were damaged, and no immediate or late complications were observed.

Conclusions:

  • The modified needle elevation technique is a simple, feasible, and easily learned method for Norplant implant removal.
  • This technique is particularly effective for removing misplaced Norplant capsules.
  • The method offers a low-complication alternative for Norplant removal procedures.